Last Thanksgiving, a driver in Stockton drove an elderly passenger almost three hours away — and witnessed a heartwarming reunion between father and daughter.

Lyft driver travels 148 miles to reunite a family for Thanksgiving

This driver went 148 miles to reunite a family for Thanksgiving

Austin driver James Kornblum, who used to work in hospitality and at the airport, is in the top 20% for tips. Here are James’s top 5 tips for great service — at the airport and beyond. 

5 tips for great airport service from a top-tipped driver

5 tips for great service from a top-tipped driver

James Kornblum is ranked as one of the friendliest drivers in Austin. He became a driver because it offers flexibility; he’s the fulltime caretaker of his wife. 


Austin’s friendliest driver balances Lyft with full-time caretaking

 “I try to make a magic moment with somebody.” How the friendliest driver in Austin takes care of his passengers

Two drivers share their stories of ghost encounters.

Two drivers share their spookiest stories 

When a Halloween rider left their pet tarantula in her car, driver Nicole Hood went above and beyond to reunite them. It’s just who she is.

Driver who reunited rider with pet tarantula shares her story

Nicole Hood takes care of riders, the LGBTQ+ community, and the occasional abandoned tarantula

When a Halloween rider left their pet tarantula in her car, Lyft driver Nicole Hood went above and beyond to reunite them. Here’s how it happened.

Lyft driver reunites rider with forgotten pet tarantula on Halloween

"Everyone leaves a phone, or a wallet. I had a rider that left a tarantula."

One out of every 10 rides with Atlanta-based Robert Roble ends in a “good conversation” compliment from a rider. Here are his tips for getting people talking.

One driver’s tips for making conversation

Meet Atlanta’s king of conversation

This San Francisco driver recommends his five must-visit spots: Haight-Ashbury, the Sausalito ferry, the Mission District, Chinatown, and Buena Vista Park. 

5 must-visit spots in San Francisco, from a local driver

New to SF? Riders love this driver’s must-see recs

Over the course of 300+ rides, a rider and driver have become friends. Now, Lyft is making it easier for riders to request and link up with drivers they like for scheduled rides with the new “favorite” a driver feature. 

Now you can “favorite” a driver — and even make a friend

350 rides turned a favorite driver into a friend

When wildfires hit L.A., driver Ian Villatoro opened the Lyft app to help his neighbors. Here is the story of his 36-hour journey helping a man find his father.

"I realized I could help." One driver's heartfelt journey during the LA fires

“I realized I could help.” One driver's heartfelt journey during the LA fires

For AAPI Heritage Month, Righteous Eats’ Jaeki Cho shares his favorite spots in New York for Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and other Asian cuisines. 

NYC’s Top Asian Restaurants according to food creator Jaeki Cho

Dinner plans solved! Jaeki Cho of Righteous Eats shares his 6 favorite NYC Spots for AAPI Heritage Month

Thousands of women over 55 are using Lyft to supplement their retirement income, keep them social, and give their days some structure.

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